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LW03 MGW

2016 Mercedes-benz Gl

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

70,256 mi
Last recorded70,256 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Gl54,608 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW03 MGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 70,256 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2026 70,255 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2026 70,218 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2026 69,729 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2026 69,729 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 64,656 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 59,075 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 69,697 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 55,667 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Feb 2023 69,582 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 53,421 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 69,494 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 51,353 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 51,299 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 69,347 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 69,347 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 49,222 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 61,263 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2020 49,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 44,686 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 44,127 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 44,341 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 43,762 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted some parts obscured

Pass 15 Sep 2017 41,249 miles

engine bay and underbody covers fitted some parts obscured

Pass 28 Sep 2016 38,120 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted some parts obscured

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Gl?

Based on 50,164 MOT tests across 4,735 vehicles.

82.9%
Pass Rate
7,279
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
4,735
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 610
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 271
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 232
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 220
position lamp(s) not working 172
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LW03 MGW is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Gl in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 54,608 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Gl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LW03 MGW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Gl typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz Gl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LW03 MGW registered?

LW03 MGW is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 31 August 2016.

Is LW03 MGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW03 MGW shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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